Hyundai and PM Lifestyle Show Off Versatile Veloster at SEMA Show
Oct 6, 2011
To demonstrate the aftermarket potential for the all-new Veloster, Hyundai has partnered with PM Lifestyle, a leader in creative innovation and digital media distribution in the automotive industry, and the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to develop a powerful and interactive custom Veloster for this year's SEMA Sh ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Passat Named NADAguides' Car of the Month for October
Oct 6, 2011
News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, announces the 2012 Volkswagen Passat as the Car of the Month for October -- noting that the complete redesign is simple, smooth, elegant and appealing. NADAguides analysts found the 2012 Passat redesign to be fresh and sporty with an e ... Continue reading
New Technology From LINE-X Protective Coatings and Albemarle Corporation Wins Innovation Award
Oct 6, 2011
A new color stable aliphatic coating technology developed by LINE-X Protective Coatings and the Albemarle Corporation received the 2011 Innovation Award from the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI). The award highlights the role that innovation plays in the polyurethane industry by recognizing companies and ind ... Continue reading
Access Services Reduces Claims over 50% with SmartDrive Safety
Oct 6, 2011
Thanks to a driving safety program from SmartDrive Systems, a leader in fleet safety and operational efficiency, Access Services of Los Angeles, CA has reduced vehicle claims in its paratransit operations by 50.2% in the most recent quarter. SmartDrive Safety uses in-vehicle recorders to capture highly detailed video a ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer, will issue an advisory release and host a conference call on Thursday, October 13, 2011. In compliance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") guidance regarding "notice-and-access" news releases(1), the Comp ... Continue reading
Pandora Hits the Road with Toyota
Oct 6, 2011
Pandora , the leading personalized radio service, revealed today that automotive partner Toyota is now offering an embedded version of Pandora on the 2012 Camry and 2012 Tacoma. The Camry is America's best-selling car(i) and the Tacoma is the best-selling compact pickup truck in the U.S. market(ii). Both vehicles began ... Continue reading
China Will Lead Electric Vehicle Sales in Asia Pacific by 2015, According to Pike Research
Oct 6, 2011
Across the Asia Pacific region, various national-level initiatives and programs are underway to promote the awareness and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), including the establishment of aggressive goals, subsidies for EV purchasers, research and development support, tax incentives, and public education programs. In ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces New Certified Collision Repair Program; Open to Dealers and Independent Shops
Oct 6, 2011
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today launched its nationwide Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network at NACE, the International Autobody Congress and Exposition, in Orlando. The new certification program is open to both dealer-owned and independent collision shops. "There are growing numbers of owners who are enjoy ... Continue reading
Orion Introduces First-of-its-Kind Wireless Technology for Motor Vehicles to Increase Public Safety
Oct 6, 2011
Orion Innovations Introduces Breakthrough Wireless Technology Designed to Increase Public Safety across the Transportation Sector: Reduces Driver Distraction by Monitoring and Logging Driver Cell Phone Use For the automotive, truck, transportation and fleet industries, decreasing driver distraction and protecting publi ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that its subsidiary, ECOtality North America, has been awarded a $26.4 million dollar contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct the DOE's Advanced Vehicle Testing and Evaluation (AVTE) project. The awa ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
--Alcoa , Commissioner of Tailgating Pennsylvania Resources Council's Tackle Recycling Team, and Alcoa Pittsburgh Employees WHY: Traveling in his RV, Cahn brings to tailgate parties around the country beverages, food and, most importantly, the message that aluminum cans are the smart container for pre-game parties. The ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Launches $1.8 Billion "Brazilian Offensive"
Oct 6, 2011
Nissan to invest 2.6 billion reais (US$1.5 billion, or EUR1.1 billion) to build new plant in Resende and develop new products for Brazil - Renault to invest 500 million reais (US$285 million or EUR212 million) to expand plant in Curitiba - Companies to increase combined annual capacity to 580,000 vehicles and launch 23 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Executive Named Supplier Diversity 'National Advocate of the Year'
Oct 6, 2011
Award recognizes "leadership promoting the growth on minority supplier spending and business development" Represents the Company's steadfast commitment developing and empowering minority-owned business partners Company has purchased more than $45 billion from minority-owned suppliers since 1983 ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company are researching the use of coconut fiber reinforcement for molded plastic parts to reduce the use of petroleum and make the parts lighter and more natural-looking The coconut coir, or husks, are a waste stream from Scotts' soil and grass seed products. The team is investigating t ... Continue reading
Forensic Science Makes for Longer-Living Chevy Cruze
Oct 6, 2011
General Motors Corrosion Engineer Christa Cooper and her team know that rust never sleeps, so they look for corrosion in places the typical automobile owner never sees -- underneath welded brackets and joints and among the thousands of spot welds that help hold together a vehicle body. The Crime Scene Investigation-sty ... Continue reading
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